Navy names 1st female commander for large amphibious transport ship

The Navy said Tuesday it has appointed a female officer for the first time to lead its large amphibious transport ship, reflecting a commitment to personnel selections based on merit rather than gender. Cpt. Bae Sun-young will command the 14,500-ton ROKS Dokdo amphibious transport ship, starting Wednesday, the Navy said in a release. Bae joined the Naval Academy in 1999, the year the institution began to recruit female cadets. She was commissioned in 2003. Bae has since taken on key roles in nav